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NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand

A How-to Guide for Writing about Tough Topics
2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 18:30:00 America/New_York NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand Learn how to write effective opinion based prose. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Wednesday, October 02
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 18:30:00 America/New_York NEA Big Read Writing Workshop: Where we Live, Where we Stand Learn how to write effective opinion based prose. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Learn how to write effective opinion based prose.

Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God dealt with some of the most controversial topics of her day, including race and racism, sexual violence, sexual liberation, and women’s personal and economic independence. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to craft clear, effective prose on the controversial topics of our own time, with a focus on empowering participants to publish opinion pieces in leading publications.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch
Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
FEMA - Hurricane Debby Disaster Recovery Center
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Room B
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are:... more
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fall Crafts for Adults
Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Come make something festive for Fall. All materials provided.
Fall Crafts for Adults
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Room A
Come make something festive for Fall. All materials provided.
FEMA - Hurricane Debby Disaster Recovery Center
Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Room B
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are:... more
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
FEMA - Hurricane Debby Disaster Recovery Center
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Room B
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are:... more
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Money Mondays - Adjusting Your Retirement Plan for the Road Ahead
Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with free monthly workshops led by Shannon Scott from Merrill Lynch.
FEMA - Hurricane Debby Disaster Recovery Center
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Room B
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are:... more
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Job Club
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room A
Get help with your job search. Not great with computers? That's ok! We're here to help.
PlantSpace
Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join the Designer Glycans research lab from the University of Florida for an afternoon of science experiments to learn about plant cells.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
FEMA - Hurricane Debby Disaster Recovery Center
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Room B
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are:... more
FEMA will be at the Millhopper Branch, Wednesday Sept. 11 - Wednesday, Oct. 9, to help those affected by Hurricane Debby. Hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Taskmaster
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A
Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality Show, participants will engage in... more
Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality Show, participants will engage in family friendly mini-games judged by the Taskmaster.
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Baby Time
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Learning Libby - How to Download Books
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Want to download eBooks and eAudiobooks onto your tablet, Kindle, or phone? Bring your device and we'll teach you how.
Bilingual Story Time at the Park - Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Nature Center
Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center. 
Fall Theatre Club - Fun with Acting!
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A,Room B
Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Artist Trading Cards
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring... more
Decorate small cards using many mediums and various techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity.
UF HealthStreet
Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs... more
HealthStreet is a community engagement program from the University of Florida that focuses on research, outreach, and community needs and services.
Music & Movement - Saturday Special
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program.
MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach
This event is full
MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions - Halloween edition
Sat, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach
This event is full
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
Writers' Alliance of Gainesville - Your Deepest Secrets are the Key to Your Next Bestseller
Sun, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is award-winning author, Lana... more
Join us at 2:30 pm for our monthly meeting of the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville. This month's speaker is award-winning author, Lana McAra.
TeenTober Tunes - Karaoke
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A,Room B
Come join us for TeenTober as we warm up our vocal cords and check out some musical inspiration in books and other sources.
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Cancelled
Gainesville Native American Style Flute Circle
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Join the Gainesville Native American Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people... more
Join the Gainesville Native American Flute Players to talk about upcoming events and play music together, as well as meeting new people who might want to join in the fun!
Spanish Conversation Club
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room A
Are you learning Spanish? Join us for casual conversation practice.
Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Oct 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Baby Time
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Teen Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club at the Millhopper Branch on Fridays at 10 a.m.
MakerSpace - Artist Trading Cards
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Decorate small cards using many mediums and techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will... more
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Decorate small cards using many mediums and techniques and then share, swap, or keep. We will provide the materials, you bring your creativity. 
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